Kings and Queens of England and Scotland
In the long and tangled history of the British Isles, one thread runs continuously for nearly 1200 years: in almost unbroken descent from Ecgberht, the first Saxon King of England in 829 to Charles, Prince of Wales, the monarchy has been present at almost every stage, molding events and making news.\ Kings and Queens is the essential guide to the kings and queens of England and Scotland, their families,courtiers, and friends.\ The parallel history of the Scottish monarchy—from Kenneth...
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A compact visual guide to the royal heritage of Great Britain and Scotland. From the first Saxon king to Charles, Prince of Wales, Kings & Queens of England & Scotland conveys the drama and history of Britain's royal lineage. Private lives, public perceptions, and pageants are all gloriously illustrated with portraits, family trees, and photographs of artifacts. Plantagenet Somerset Fry, a descendent of the Plantagenet dynasty, was an internationally renowned expert on the heraldry and history of British royalty. He was the author of DK's History of the World. Over 500 full-color illustrations Year-by-year listings of the key events of each reign.
